Cost of Living Calculator - Bear, Delaware vs Portage, Michigan


The cost of living in Portage, Michigan is 18.8% cheaper than Bear, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $60,916 in Portage, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bear, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Michigan is cheaper than Bear, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Portage
than in Bear, Delaware
Bear, DE vs Portage, MI
Compared to Bear, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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